Manny Pacquiao is fully dedicated to a final run in boxing, and he says he feels revitalized after taking four years off. "Pac-Man" wants to fight two or three more times before he ends his Hall of Fame career. The 46-year-old Filipino star is back in action with a new sense of purpose. He says that his body has recovered, his mind is keen, and the distractions that got in the way of his previous bout in 2021 are no longer there. On July 19 at the MGM Grand, Pacquiao will try to break another record by challenging Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight belt. When he beat Keith Thurman at the same place in 2019, the eight-weight champion became the oldest 147-pound champion ever. World Boxing News sat at ringside to see a pro at work. The narrative was very different two years later, when he fought Ugas. Pacquiao made it clear that it's not done yet in a series of revealing statements before fight week. "Boxing is what I love. I miss the sport. I've been doing this for a long time, and it's been excellent for my body these last four years. "I feel like my passion and fire are back, and you can see it in everything I do. "I've changed things up in training camp to make sure I'm focused on becoming better. I'm back now, and I'm taking it one fight at a time and doing everything I can to get through the obstacle. "I'm not worried about any plans for the future." "I knew I wasn't done." Pacquiao's last fight was in Las Vegas in August 2021, when he lost a decision against Yordenis Ugas. The former eight-weight world champion now says that his retirement never really felt right, even though he said it was his last bout. "When I retired in 2021, it didn't feel good because I knew in my heart and mind that I could still fight." I have always understood that I could still work hard, be dedicated, and train hard. I took a break, and now I'm back. Pacquiao says that the layoff has helped him get back in shape after decades of competing at a high level. Pacquiao, on the other hand, thinks that most competitors his age talk about slowing down. "I feel quick, and I think the strength is still there." I can still accomplish the same things I did in training. My staff is actually trying to slow me down and make sure I get adequate sleep. "I still want to push myself every day, but I know I have to listen to my team." A couple more fights Pacquiao didn't say when he would retire, but he did give a clear idea of how much he has left in the tank. "I think I only have two or three more fights left." I think I could do this for a few more years. But I'm just doing one at a time. The former senator also said that the problems with getting ready for the Ugas fight were a problem for him, but he says they won't be this time. "I had a lot of things going on and problems before the Yordenis Ugas fight. But right now I'm 100% focused and there are no distractions. "I'm just training and thinking about the fight." The WBN Verdict Pacquiao has been in the sport for more than 25 years and has fought more than 70 times. His return might be another great chapter. The fire that made him famous throughout the world may be burning brighter than ever now that he is healthy and focused. Barrios, on the other hand, is younger and fresher at 30, and he might be too much for the Hall of Famer, who is older.